Highest-rated bars in New York City, according to Tripadvisor
Over the years, Tripadvisor has become the world's largest travel resource with 37.7 unique online visitors in the U.S. alone.
When the site was founded in 2000, the founders' goal was to provide travelers with an online platform to exchange reviews of destinations and hospitality businesses such as hotels and restaurants. Travelers from all over the world continue to use the site and app to determine where to stay, learn about the under-the-radar gems in their chosen destination, and where to eat, based on other travelers' reviews.
For hotels and restaurants, reviews can boost foot traffic to a location. But at times, they can be misleading in that they disproportionately cover more touristy areas while ignoring some local gems. In New York City, for example, a majority of highly rated bars were located in the Theater District—likely due to all the tourists who flock there and are more inclined to leave reviews.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated bars and pubs in New York City on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some bars on the list may have recently closed.
#30. Cornerstone Tavern
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 961 2nd Ave, New York City, NY 10022-7744
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#29. Wildair
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Wine Bar, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 142 Orchard St, New York City, NY 10002-3107
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#28. Tryon Public House
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4740 Broadway Close to Dyckman Street, New York City, NY 10040-1032
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#27. Belle Reve
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 305 Church St, New York City, NY 10013-2407
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#26. Hellcat Annie's Tap Room
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Brew Pub, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 637 10th Ave, New York City, NY 10036-2904
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#25. Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 102 N End Ave At the Conrad Hotel, New York City, NY 10282-1238
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#24. Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 26 W 8th St, New York City, NY 10011-9023
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#23. Stout NYC
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 60 East 41st Street, New York City, NY 10017
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#22. Hale and Hearty Soup
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Soups
- Price: $
- Address: 30 Rockefeller Plz Ste CONC33, New York City, NY 10112-0015
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#21. Juniper Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 237 W 35th St, New York City, NY 10001
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#20. Dear Irving
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 55 Irving Pl, New York City, NY 10003-2317
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#19. Rumours Pub
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 933 8th Ave, New York City, NY 10019-4202
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#18. Left Bank Burger Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 194 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302-2725
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#17. Lilly's craft and kitchen
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 675 9th Ave Btwn 46th and 47th street, New York City, NY 10036-3620
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#16. The Tailor Public House
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 505 8th Ave, New York City, NY 10018-6505
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#15. The Brazen Tavern
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 356 W 44th St, New York City, NY 10036-5425
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#14. Jasper's Taphouse
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 761 9th Ave, New York City, NY 10019-6336
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#13. Scruffy Duffys
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 639 10th Ave Between 45th & 46th Streets, New York City, NY 10036-2907
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#12. Haswell Green
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 240 W 52nd St Btwn B'way & 8th, New York City, NY 10019-5802
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#11. Boulton & Watt
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5 Avenue a, New York City, NY 10009-7944
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#10. Blackwell's Pub and Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Irish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 150 E 47th St, New York City, NY 10017-2018
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#9. the Junction
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $
- Address: 329 Lexington Ave, New York City, NY 10016-2659
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#8. Oscar Wilde Restaurant & Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 45 W 27th St, New York City, NY 10001-6916
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#7. Westlight
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 111 N 12th St The 22nd floor of the William Vale Hotel, Brooklyn, NY 11249-1022
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#6. Connolly's Pub & Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 43 W 54th St, New York City, NY 10019
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#5. Crompton Ale House
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 159WEST W 26th St Between 6 & 7th Avenue, New York City, NY 10001-6819
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#4. St. Cloud Rooftop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6 Times Square 17th Floor, New York City, NY 10036
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#3. Hama Japanese Cuisine
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11 W 51st St Lower Level, New York City, NY 10019-6994
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#2. Dutch Fred's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 307 W 47th St, New York City, NY 10036-2403
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#1. Megan's Bar & Kitchen
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7 W 45th St, New York City, NY 10036-4905
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